Monday, February 18, 2008

So this is an essentially meaningless poll, but I've always wanted to do one. The dilemma that I have been pondering is this: lately I have not had nearly the time to devote to blogging that I like. Some of this is just plain busyness, and some of was caused by "reader's block", if there is such a thing. I was having trouble finishing books. You know the drill. I haven't been blog hopping either, one of my favorite pastimes. So I have been wondering whether or not to fold the blog. Gasp! But of course I must waffle, and overthink, and now subject any visitors to it as well. So, out of curiosity, what would you do if you were me?

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It's pretty easy to get burned out on blogging. But the nice thing about Google reader and whatever RSS feed reader people use these days, is that you can post sporadically and people will still be able to keep up with you. Even if you only post every couple of weeks. Whatever works for you. You don't want it to become work. :)

I like your posts so I (selfishly) don't want you to stop. I would normally say that if you feel blogging alone is too much, why not join up with others - but I know you're already doing that at TGTBATU and at Access Romance. You need to decide whether you get the platform you want at the other blogs you contribute to or if you still need your 'own place'.

Tumperkin--Thanks for the kind words. That's the crux of the issue. I would continue at the other two sites, but would I be able to do things "my way" enough at them? Do I need my own spot to natter on about whatever strikes my fancy?

I like reading your book reviews, esp. since we seem to have similar taste in books. But if you feel worn out with blogging, then like others have suggested, maybe a break would help you decide if you'd like to continue or if you'd like to do something new. :-)

My Grading System

A=I love, love, love it. I would definitely re-read it. I want to hug it and kiss it and be its best friend.

B=I enjoyed it. It was definitely worth my time, and worth other's time too.

C=I liked it. I don't have anything too great to say about it, but I don't have anything too bad to say about it either.

D=I wish I could say I liked it, but there was just too much lame stuff.

F=Oh the pain, the pain. Stay far, far away.

DNF=Did not finish.

Books will be given a plus or minus if they eke their way closer to the higher or lower category. I don't grade DNFs,but I will comment on them because someone may find something of interest, for good or bad. As grades are subjective and mood based, they should be taken with a grain of salt.